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Carrier Pidge hit 75K users and Roost 650K downloads

Carrier Pidge hit 75K users and Roost 650K downloads, as slow messaging apps delivering texts at pigeon speeds attract users tired of constant notifications

TL;DRSlow messaging apps hitting significant user milestones as people seek relief from notification fatigue.

Why it matters: Signals shift in user preferences away from real-time communication toward intentional, asynchronous messaging.

Apps that let users send digital messages at ultraslow speeds have taken off, with users reveling in a slower pace of life.

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